桁 (héng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 桁 (héng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桁 (héng) means "beam; purlin". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桁 stroke by stroke?

桁 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 桁 and 杪?

桁 (héng) and 杪 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 桁?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 桁?

Common words containing 桁 include: 桁架 (héng jià) — truss (structural frame); 衣桁 (yī héng) — Clothes rack; 桁条 (héng tiáo) — purlin.

How to Write 桁

The character 桁 (héng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

桁 is pronounced héng in Mandarin Chinese. It means beam; purlin.

Common Words with 桁

桁架 héng jià

truss (structural frame)

衣桁 yī héng

Clothes rack

桁条 héng tiáo

purlin

Example Sentences

这个桁架非常结实。

zhè ge héng jià fēi cháng jiē shí

This truss is very sturdy.

衣服挂在衣桁上面。

yī fú guà zài yī héng shàng miàn

The clothes are hanging on the clothes rack.

房顶上有很多桁条。

fáng dǐng shàng yǒu hěn duō héng tiáo

There are many purlins on the roof.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桁 (héng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桁

What does 桁 (héng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桁 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桁?

What common words use 桁?

How to Write 桁 (héng)